6th Social Notes (Introduction to History)

 

6^th History Chapter 1

Introduction to History

I. Fill in the blanks:

1. The father of history is Herodotus.

2. Sir William Jones established ‘The Asiatic Society’.

 

II. Answer the following in a sentence each:

1. What is history?

Ans: The systematic presentation of past events is called History.

 

2. Who is the father of history? To which country does he belong to?

Ans: Herodotus is the father of history. He belongs to Greece.

3. Why there cannot be a history without sources?

Ans: Historical evidences are necessary to be particular and authentic about history. One cannot construct history without sources.

4. List the historical sources.

Ans: Literary sources and Archaeological sources.

5. What are the archaeological sources?

Ans: The physical remains or runs of the things used or constructed structures in the past are archaeological sources. Eg: coins, inscriptions, monuments.

6. Name the historian who studied Indology?

Ans: ‘Sir William Jones’ is a historian who studied Indology.

 

III. Discuss in group and answer the question:

1. Write a note on Abbe Dubois.

Ans: Abbe Dubois was a French missionary who came to India and settled at Ganjam near Srirangapatna. He adopted the local culture and customs and lived like a sage. The local people called him ‘Dodda Swami’. He wrote a book ‘Hindu manners, Customs and Ceremonies’. In this book he has written about the customs, values, thoughts, festivals and Varnashrama system of India. He returned to France after living here for 24 years.

 

III. Match the words in column ‘A’ with the related words in column ‘B’:

A	B
Kalidasa	a. History of India	C
Max Muller	b. The Asiatic Society	D
James Mill	c. Sacred Book of the East	B
William Jones	d. Shakuntala	A

 

IV. Discuss:

1. Why do we need history? Discuss.

Ans: What would have happened if humans did not have memory at all? He would have committed the same mistake again and again. In this case, the progress of human beings is not possible. As human beings need “memory” to progress, so, a society or a nation needs “memory” to progress. It is inevitable. Then history can be assumed as memory for a society or a nation. That is History serves like a memory for human to survive.

History is a record of good and wrong decisions, joyful and sorrowful experiences and the difficulties faced by our ancestors. Besides, it warns the future decision-making process.The principles, values and ideologists of our ancestors in the history will be a model and guiding force for their descendants. Their valor, adventures, patriotism and sacrifices will inspire the next generations. Moreover, by introducing our culture and heritage, history arouses the feeling of pride and honor for our nation and the world at large.